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Comptonia Peregrina

Definition:

Comptonia peregrina, commonly known as Sweetfern or Comptonia, is a shrub native to eastern North America. It belongs to the family Myricaceae and is characterized by its sweet-scented leaves.

Senses:

1. Noun - Plant

Comptonia peregrina refers to the plant species commonly known as Sweetfern or Comptonia.

2. Adjective - Related to Comptonia Peregrina

Comptonia peregrina as an adjective refers to anything related to or characteristic of the Sweetfern plant.

Sample Sentences:

1. The Comptonia peregrina is a deciduous shrub that grows in sandy soils.
2. Walking through the Comptonia peregrina section of the botanical garden, I could smell the sweet aroma of the leaves.
3. Sweetfern tea, made from Comptonia peregrina leaves, has a pleasant herbal flavor.
4. I planted some Comptonia peregrina in my garden to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
5. During autumn, the Comptonia peregrina leaves turn a beautiful golden color.

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